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Subaru AWD...replace all tires?



 
 
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Old May 26th 05, 12:31 AM
kingtone
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Default Subaru AWD...replace all tires?

2002 Subaru Legacy
I have 2 tires that are very bad because I should have rotated them
more. Anyway, I was told today by the shop that they will only sell me
4 new tires for my AWD car.

Dose this sound right to you?

Thanks
Scott

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Old May 26th 05, 12:48 AM
Shep
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The reason here is that all 4 tires should have the same rolling
circumfrance for reliable awd use, 2 worn and two new could be a problem,
but the difference is cicumference would have to be at least 2", of course
tread design and traction capabilities also figure in.
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> 2002 Subaru Legacy
> I have 2 tires that are very bad because I should have rotated them
> more. Anyway, I was told today by the shop that they will only sell me
> 4 new tires for my AWD car.
>
> Dose this sound right to you?
>
> Thanks
> Scott
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Old May 26th 05, 02:35 PM
John S.
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I don't know if this is the case with Subaru, but using old and new
tires on the earlier Volvo AWD system could cause serious damage to the
AWD unit.

I would get all new tires because you will reduce the wear on your AWD
system and notice a much better ride. After getting 4 new tires have a
full alignment done. Finally, rotate those tires every 5,000 miles.

 




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